Color code #9255CD

Color Code #9255CD

A precise look at this Purple color with standard values, coordinated palettes, contrast and practical examples.

PurpleMid tone

Conversions

Complete color values

Every value is calculated directly from the HEX code. CMYK is an approximation for print workflows.

HEX

#9255CD

RGB

rgb(146, 85, 205)

HSL

hsl(270.5 54.55% 56.86%)

HSV

hsv(270.5 58.54% 80.39%)

CMYKApproximate

28.78%, 58.54%, 0%, 19.61%

Relative luminance0.17020—1

Contrast with white4.77:1WCAG

Contrast with black4.4:1WCAG

Best text color#FFFFFFAA ✓

Contrast report

Readability against white and black text

Readable text sample4.77:1

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Readable text sample4.4:1

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Usage suggestions

Where can this color work?

This mid tone Purple tone can be considered for prominent surfaces, identity elements and visual emphasis.

Use #9255CD for normal text only when the contrast ratio reaches at least 4.5:1. Large text may pass at 3:1.

Color harmony

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Complementary#90CD55View color Inverted#6DAA32View color

For designers and developers

CSS code example

CSS

.color-sample {
  color: #9255CD;
  background-color: #9255CD1A;
  border-color: #9255CD;
}

Frequently asked questions

What is the RGB value of #9255CD?

This color is RGB(146, 85, 205).

What is the HSL value of #9255CD?

Its value is HSL(270.5°, 54.55%, 56.86%).

Is #9255CD suitable for text?

Readability depends on the background. The contrast ratio and WCAG results on this page provide the relevant checks.

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